Only one of eight mortuary bodies claimed

In an interview, a mortician said the relative of Carol Ramoutar came forward but no commitment was given about burial. Forty-six-year-old Ramoutar died at the Thoracic Surgical Unit on April 1.

Eight other bodies, including two which have not been identified by Police are yet to be claimed. He said the Friendly Society may have to take responsibility for burying them since they have been there for some time.

Morticians have complained about the smell caused by the decomposing bodies which have been at the mortuary for more than a month.

The Friendly Society has been contacted about handling the burials. The morticians hope that this will start next week.

The other persons whose bodies have not been claimed are: Adolphus Cooper who died at Caura on January 31, Gopaulchan Sookroa who died at the Adult Priority Care Facility on February 20; Shakoor Hosein, died at the Hibiscus Suite on March 20; Isacc (50 years old) died at the Adult PCF; Arnold Perouza died on April 19 at the Adult Thoracic Surgical Unit, Ruthven Pierre died on April 20 at the Tacarigua Extended Care Centre.